H.R.1320 - Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007

To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. as introduced.
  • Short: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007 as introduced.

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3/5/2007--Introduced.Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to: (1) permit fixed location, certified unlicensed devices to use, on non-exclusive terms, unassigned, non-licensed television broadcast cha

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3/5/2007--Introduced.
Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007 - Requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to:
(1) permit fixed location, certified unlicensed devices to use, on non-exclusive terms, unassigned, non-licensed television broadcast channels between 54 megahertz and 698 megahertz in rural areas no sooner than February 17, 2009; and
(2) protect from harmful interference incumbent certified low-power auxiliary devices providing real-time, high-quality audio transmissions over distances of approximately 100 meters. Allows the FCC to consider permitting the operation of non-fixed (personal/portable) location, certified unlicensed devices to use the non-licensed television broadcast channels between 54 megahertz and 698 megahertz in certain circumstances.


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12/03/08
The Future of WLAN - ACM Queue

introduced H.R. 1320, the Commercial Enhancement Act, which would create a fund allowing government agencies located on commercially attractive spectrum to relocate to other parts of the spectrum. Auction proceeds from the sale of ...

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10/31/08
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney - Rep. Maloney signs letter on ...

As cosponsors of H.R. 1320, the “Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act,” we are writing to express our serious concern about the recent action at the Commission to schedule a vote on a new white spaces policy ...

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10/28/08
NAB fight against white spaces access gains Congressional support

... that was released just days ago and has not been given any formal opportunity for public comment, wrote the eight lawmakers, who are co-sponsors of HR 1320, the Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act. ...

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